Meaning of the word hopeless in English

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hopeless

US /ˈhoʊp.ləs/
UK /ˈhoʊp.ləs/
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Adjective

1.

feeling or causing no hope

Example:
She felt utterly hopeless after losing her job.
The situation seemed hopeless, but they kept fighting.
2.

without skill or ability in a particular area

Example:
He's absolutely hopeless at math.
I'm hopeless with directions; I always get lost.
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